Why Counter-Clockwise? (Question for GDC and CD community)

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16-02-2008, 15:31

Leav

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Why Counter-Clockwise? (Question for GDC and CD community)

Why do you think the GDC opted for counter-clockwise laps, rather than clockwise laps?

I have a guess, but try for yourself before reading it...
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If the laps were clockwise, right handed drivers would need to push forwards and right at the same time when using 1 joystick control.
Turning left is easier on the wrist of right handed drivers.
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What do you guys think about my idea?
Do you have better ideas?
Did they just toss a coin?

would anyone from the GDC care to shed some light?

-Leav

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